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Kitanemuk (Kitanamu)

The Kitanemuk Native Americans were a small Uto-Aztecan speaking group who lived in some of the mountains and valleys of southern California. Their territory encompassed the southern end of the San Joaquin valley, and the Tehachapi Mountains. They spoke a Serran language, which belongs to the Takic branch of Uto-Aztecan. Prior to colonization, it is estimated that 500 to 1,000 Kitanemuk Native Americans existed; currently it is believed that there are no living descendants.

Name: Kitanemuk. They have also been referred to as Tejon Indians.

Location: Around the Tehachapi Mountains and the southern end of the San Joaquin valley.

Population: Between 500 and 1,000 before colonization; today there are no known descendants.

Language Family: Uto-Aztecan, a Serran language of the Takic branch.

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